The American Indians and the Trail of Tears

What was President Monroe’s main reason for issuing the Monroe Doctrine? Read each question carefully. Determine the best answer to the question from the four answer choices provided.

• The Spanish colonies in Latin America might ask the United States for help.

• European countries might try to reestablish colonies or expand in the Americas.

• The United States might have to go to war with Russia over Alaska.

• Too many new territories were applying for statehood.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

How did concerns over slavery lead President Monroe to focus on Spanish Florida? Read each question carefully. Determine the best answer to the question from the four answer choices provided.

• Spain was going to free all of its slaves in Florida.

• Andrew Jackson wanted to spread slavery into Florida.

• Over the years, many enslaved Africans had escaped to Florida.

• American Indians in Florida had become involved in the slave trade.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which American Indian group successfully fought the Indian Removal Act in court but was still forcibly removed from their land? Read each question carefully. Determine the best answer to the question from the four answer choices provided.

• Cherokee

• Seminole

• Choctaw

• Creek

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the main purpose of the Indian Removal Act? Read each question carefully. Determine the best answer to the question from the four answer choices provided.

• To extend the borders of the United States into Oklahoma

• To give American Indians the chance to form their own nation

• To remove American Indians from land that white settlers wanted

• To keep American Indians and white settlers separated

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why did Andrew Jackson close the Bank of the United States? Read each question carefully. Determine the best answer to the question from the four answer choices provided.

• He believed the bank favored the rich.

• The bank refused to pay the war debts.

• The bank was threatening to start making loans to women.

• The government could make more money with higher tariffs.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2